Advanced Study

General Description

Advanced Study is an experience for students who complete a course or

series of courses and would like to continue to advance their learning

in that subject area when there isn’t a scheduled course available. For

example, a student who would like to continue beyond Jewelry II or Latin IV.

    • Often these experience will have a
    • course framework already developed.
  • Grade Level: 10,11 and 12
  • Credit: 1-2 Credits per trimester
  • Grading: Grade based on specific course/department competencies
  • Off Campus?: Primarily this experience
  • is on campus but there may be opportunities to connect with community partners off campus.
  • Attendance Taken?: depends on situation
  • Title in PowerSchool: ELO:
  • Department Advanced Study

Getting Started

Once you’ve filled out the ELO Request Form and have been approved for a Advanced Study, you will need to do the following:

  • This experience may require that you have a Mentor Teacher. The Mentor Teacher and/or ELO Coordinator is who you will meet with regularly to ensure you are meeting your goals and expectations. Your Mentor Teacher will provide guidance and expertise in the subject area of your choosing.
  • Meet with your teacher(s) to fill out your Implementation Plan. This form gives the specific details of your learning plan including essential questions and benchmarks/activities.
  • Discuss your learning goals and expectations with your teacher(s) and fill out the ELO Agreement Form (which has been emailed to you) and have it signed by:

    • Yourself
    • Parent/Guardian
    • Lead Teacher
    • Guidance Counselor
    • ELO Coordinator
    • Department Administrator
    • Grade Level Administrator

 

  • If necessary, fill out the Off Campus Permission Form and Community Partner Agreement Form and have them signed by a Parent/Guardian.
  • If your Advanced Study includes a one time job shadow that impacts your other classes, you are required to:
    • fill out an Off Campus Permission Form with the details of the job shadow
    • follow the job shadow up with a Job Shadow Form
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Required Components

Reflection

For your Advanced Study, you will be required to reflect on your experience. Reflection allows you to control your own learning by discussing what you are experiencing with your teacher(s) and making necessary changes to meet your learning goals.

You will need to review the Reflection Form with your Mentor Teacher and/or ELO Coordinator.

For more information, go to the REFLECTION page of this website.

Research

During your Advanced Study research should guide your learning experience.

This can include but not limited to:

  • Online research related to the subject you are focusing on.
  • Print or online resources recommended by your teacher(s)
  • Observations of community partners
  • Feedback from your ELO Partners

You will need to review the Research Form with your Mentor Teacher and/or ELO Coordinator.

For more information, see the RESEARCH page of this website.

Product

An Advanced Study requires that you develop a tangible product that demonstrates the application of your knowledge and skills on the subject.

You will need to meet with your Mentor Teacher and/or ELO Coordinator to discuss your final product and review the Product Form.

For more information, go to the PRODUCT page of this website.

Presentation

Every Advanced Study will require a presentation. The presentation should communicate each component of your Advanced Study as well as how the learning experience has helped your future life and career goals.

You will need to meet with your Mentor Teacher and/or ELO Coordinator to review the Presentation Form.

For more information, go to the PRESENTATION page of this website.

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